Clinical Supervisor-Medicare Mental Health Check In at St Vincent's Health Australia

Australia

Job Description: Shape the future of digital mental health care in Australia Provide expert clinical supervision and leadership within a national, evidence-based digital mental health service Guide, mentor and clinically govern a growing workforce delivering structured, low-intensity CBT interventions Play a pivotal role in national mental health reform through the Medicare Mental Health Check-In Permanent, Full-Time | Fully Remote (Rotating Roster + On-Call Component, as per Operational Requirements) Multiple commencement cohorts available: 4 May | 1 June | 29 June | 27 July | 24 August 2026 Locations: Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane About St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Health Australia is the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1857. We are committed to delivering excellent and compassionate care, wherever and whoever people are. Through St Vincent’s Virtual & Home (SVVH), we lead national innovation in virtual and at-home models of care, combining clinical excellence with digital capability to improve access, equity and outcomes across Australia. About the Program St Vincent’s is proud to partner with the Australian Government to deliver the Medicare Mental Health Check-In (MMHCI) launched from 1 January 2026. This free, national digital mental health service provides rapid access to evidence-based, low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (LiCBT) for people experiencing stress, distress and anxiety. The service focuses on early intervention, accessibility and safe, person-centred care. Your New Role – Clinical Supervisor, Digital Mental Health As a Clinical Supervisor, you will provide expert clinical leadership, professional oversight and reflective supervision to clinicians delivering digital mental health services within the Medical Mental health Check In Model Reporting to the Clinical Lead, you will support Team Leaders and LiCBT Practitioners to deliver safe, ethical and high-quality care, while fostering clinical excellence, workforce capability and staff wellbeing. This role plays a critical part in embedding consistent standards of practice, strengthening clinical governance, and ensuring high-quality user experience across a national, multidisciplinary workforce. Classification & Remuneration This role is covered under the Health Professionals and Support Services Award, classified at Level 3. Classification and remuneration will be determined based on relevant leadership and mental health experience, including experience in CBT and/or digital mental health service delivery. Overtime, weekend, and public holiday penalty rates apply in accordance with the Award. Key Responsibilities Provide structured clinical supervision to mental health practitioners to support safe, ethical and evidence-based practice Foster reflective practice, professional growth and continuous learning Support adherence to clinical governance frameworks, professional standards and the LiCBT model of care Monitor clinical quality and risk, providing guidance on complex cases, escalation pathways and duty-of-care matters Promote clinician wellbeing, resilience and psychologically safe ways of working Contribute to onboarding, workforce development and capability uplift initiatives Participate in quality monitoring activities, including call reviews, database monitoring and feedback Use data, insights and feedback to drive continuous improvement in service quality and user experience Work collaboratively with Clinical Leads, Team Leaders and multidisciplinary stakeholders across SVHA About You You are a confident, values-led clinical leader with strong experience in supervision, digital mental health and evidence-based care. Essential requirements include: Extensive experience delivering mental health services, including LiCBT and/or digital mental health models Demonstrated experience of at least 3 years providing clinical supervision to mental health practitioners Current professional registration or membership with AHPRA, AASW, ACA, or PACFA. Strong capability in managing clinical risk and supporting high-risk presentations Sound understanding of clinical governance, quality, risk and patient safety frameworks Strong knowledge of evidence-based and trauma-informed practice Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills High level of digital literacy, including experience with telehealth and electronic clinical systems Relevant tertiary qualifications and Current professional registration or membership with AHPRA, AASW, ACA, or PACFA. Postgraduate qualifications are highly regarded Why Work for St Vincent’s? Mission-led organisation grounded in compassion, justice, integrity and excellence Salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900 tax free) Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Supportive, collaborative and values-driven culture Ongoing professional development, supervision and learning opportunities Opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant mental health reform Pre-Employment Checks Appointment is subject to completion of all required pre-employment checks, including immunisation compliance, Working With Children Check and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. Equal Opportunity St Vincent’s Health Australia is committed to equal employment opportunity and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives of our people. Want to Know More? For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact: Joshua G -Talent Lead – Digital Mental Health via 0421 668 332 Monday to Friday (0800am-0330pm AEDT) business hours. Ready to Apply? If you are passionate about clinical supervision, digital mental health and supporting a high-quality national workforce, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via our careers portal with your current CV and a cover letter. Applications will be reviewed as received and may close prior to the advertised closing date. No email applications will be considered. Closing Date: 31 March 2026 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. 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